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A YouTube Shorts maker converts horizontal YouTube videos into the 9:16 vertical format required by YouTube Shorts, TikTok, and Instagram Reels. AppsGolem lets you select any moment from a YouTube video, trim it to the perfect length, automatically convert to vertical aspect ratio, and download in up to 4K quality — with no watermarks and no software to install. One clip, every short-form platform.
Start Creating ShortsHow to Make YouTube Shorts from Existing Videos
1. Paste Link
Copy the YouTube video URL and paste it into AppsGolem.
2. Trim Clip
Select start and end times. Keep it under 60 seconds for Shorts.
3. Go Vertical
Choose the 9:16 vertical format and your quality setting.
4. Upload
Download and upload to YouTube Shorts, TikTok, or Reels.
Why Repurpose YouTube Content into Shorts?
Reach a New Audience
YouTube Shorts have their own algorithm and discovery feed. Content that performs on long-form YouTube may reach entirely different viewers as a Short. Repurposing costs nothing and doubles your distribution.
Cross-Platform Distribution
One vertical clip works on YouTube Shorts, TikTok, Instagram Reels, Facebook Reels, and Snapchat Spotlight. Create once, publish everywhere.
Save Production Time
Instead of filming new vertical content, extract the best moments from videos you've already created. AppsGolem handles the trimming and format conversion in under 2 minutes.
Drive Traffic to Full Videos
Use Shorts as teasers that hook viewers and drive them to your full-length YouTube videos. The most successful creators use Shorts as a funnel, not a replacement.
YouTube Shorts Maker — Key Facts
| Output format | 9:16 vertical MP4 (Shorts-ready) |
| Max quality | 4K (2160p) |
| Recommended length | 15-60 seconds (YouTube Shorts limit) |
| Platforms | YouTube Shorts, TikTok, Instagram Reels, Facebook Reels |
| Watermarks | None |
| Software needed | None — works in any browser |
| Pricing | €16/year or €48 lifetime |
YouTube Shorts Maker: Your Questions Answered
Can I turn any YouTube video into a Short?
Yes. AppsGolem lets you select any segment from any public YouTube video, convert it to 9:16 vertical format, and download it ready to upload as a YouTube Short. The tool handles the aspect ratio conversion automatically.
What is the ideal length for YouTube Shorts?
YouTube Shorts can be up to 60 seconds long. The sweet spot for engagement is 15-45 seconds. With AppsGolem, you can set the exact start and end time to get the perfect length for your Short.
What quality can I export Shorts in?
AppsGolem supports up to 4K (2160p) quality for vertical exports. For YouTube Shorts, 1080x1920 (1080p vertical) is the recommended resolution. The output is a clean MP4 file with no watermarks.
Can I use this for TikTok and Instagram Reels too?
Absolutely. The 9:16 vertical format works for YouTube Shorts, TikTok, Instagram Reels, Facebook Reels, and Snapchat Spotlight. One export, every platform.
Start Making YouTube Shorts
Create a free account and turn any YouTube video into vertical content for Shorts, Reels, and TikTok.
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